One of the oldest and remarkable Delhi market is Chandni Chowk. Founded and developed in the 17th Century, the area is modified so far.
Whenever you get to the Fatehpuri mosque, then you will definitely catch a glimpse of this market. The streets are chaotic, and this already tells you that a lot of shopping goes on here.
Narrow lanes with lined up sellers and hawkers on the street, still you’ll have fun shopping here. Everything is available here, a giant market hub.
As a first-timer here, you may not necessarily know how to manoeuvre or even what to buy. But worry not! It is easy to get the flow of things. When you adjust, you will enjoy everything that is on offer.
Everything and anything @Chandni Chowk
The feeling that you will get as you pick up various items is that of old school Delhi shopping. No wonder Chandni Chowk is referred to as a ‘shoppers’ paradise’. You will find everything from electronic items to clothes and perfumes here. After all, when you are banging against other bodies, fighting for good shopping space then you will know that this is the place to be.
Moonlight Place
The name Chandni Chowk means ‘moonlight place’. The market was referred to this way because they were a massive tree that had a canal running through its centre right in the middle of the market. The centre reflected the moon and this is how the name came about.
It does not matter what you want to buy for yourself or your family because you will get everything here. The good news here is that there are plenty of discounts on the items that you will purchase here.
Bargaining is mandatory folks
Do not leave your bargaining skills at home, carry them to Chandni Chowk. Retailers who are looking to buy goods then resell them will also enjoy great prices here. By buying items here, they can make greater profits. Apart from shopping, you can sightsee ancient buildings that were equally built in the 17th-century era. However, you will need to look keenly because modern buildings may cover those ones that were built in the past.
The market also sells the best of bridal wear. The affordable wedding gowns and in an Indian wedding can be found her eye-catching. You do not have to look far as everything that is required in an Indian wedding can be found here. The accessories and decorations are truly out of this world.
Apart from the glitz and the glam, Chandni Chowk also has a great focus on school items. There are many curricula and recreational books here. They are sold cheaply in comparison to the prices that you will find in bookshops. As such, other professional booksellers have been feeling the heat. There is no doubt that this creates great competition.
Visit Chandni Chowk and you will find all of this and much more.
